Bajra roti vs egg paratha: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick egg paratha; for muscle gain egg paratha does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bajra roti | Egg paratha |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 roti | 1 paratha |
| Calories | 144 kcal | 309 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 12 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 34 g |
| Fat | 2 g | 14 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.1 g | 3.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 13% | 41% |
What the numbers say
- Egg paratha has 165 kcal more a serving than bajra roti. One serving of egg paratha has the calories of about 2.1 servings of bajra roti.
- Egg paratha has more protein: 12 g vs 4 g.
- For protein per calorie, egg paratha wins with 3.9 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: bajra roti is vegan and egg paratha is eggetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Egg paratha, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Egg paratha, because it brings more protein a serving.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.